Suggestions for Lesson Plans	Resources
Broaden their knowledge of the past o        What was the history of Fremantle? o        Why was a Port created in Fremantle? o        Why were Ports important in our society? o        How did people travel the world before airplanes and cars were invented?	·         Our History ·         Photo Gallery
Observe the activities at Fremantle Ports o        List the all the different activities happening at the Port o        Can you group together similar activities? o        Does one activity rely on another activity? o        What do you like watching the most? o        What types of people work at Fremantle Ports?	·         How the Port Works ·         Shipping Movements ·         News
Fremantle Ports viewed by society o        What news articles can you find on Fremantle Ports? o        How do news articles from 1905 compare with 2005? o        Can you write a news article about activities at the Port? o        Why would Fremantle Ports be in the news? o        What Biographies can you find that describe Fremantle Ports?	·         News ·         Publications ·         Events
Using Maps for trade routes o        What latitude and longitude is Fremantle? o        What latitude and longitude is Kwinana? o        What is the distance, and the latitude and longitude of the nearest Port to Fremantle? o        Map the trade routes that pass through Fremantle Ports? o        Why do some ships take a certain route?	·         Trade Routes ·         Ship Movements ·         Shipping Lines
The weather and shipping o        How does the weather affect the various ships arriving and departing from Fremantle Ports? o        What types of weather information do ships need to know? o        Can you find news articles where the weather has had an impact on ships or boats? o        How does weather affect a yacht in comparison to a cargo ship? o        Monitor the waves and currents over a period of time.	·         Waves and Currents
Participate in trade o        What is the main purpose of a Port? o        What types of goods are traded at Fremantle Ports? o        How are goods measured? o        How are goods transported to and from Fremantle Ports? o        Why is trading so important? o        What is the Barter system? o        What industries are involved in trading? o        What countries does Fremantle Ports trade with?	·         Trade ·         Trade Statistics ·         Rates and Charges ·         Shipping Lines
Understand the environment o        What natural environment is Fremantle Ports located? o        What type of birds live around the Port? o        What types of fish live around the Port? o        What types of mammals live around the Port? o        What man-made products can kill birds and marine life in a Port? o        Why is it important to monitor marine life at Ports? o        How can Ports reduce their Greenhouse Gases? o        What should you look out for when you are in a boat in Fremantle Ports?	·         Environment and Safety ·         Caring for the Environment ·         Energy Management ·         Navigating Fremantle Waterways